My New Chiropractor - Dr. Liz Jones

January 7th- I came home from work at around 1pm. I was very tired. It was a busy day. I was making an aisle for Valentine's Day, and all that lifting wore me out. I took a nap, and woke up with a piercing pain in my right middle back. I was alarmed. I know what pain is that and what will to follow in a few days prior to that pain.

January 8th- My husband and I went to the church and then to Atlantic Ocean Restaurant for brunch with Dad and Mom. Food was great, but I was still in pain... uncomfortable and a little miserable especially when I sit down. I spent the whole afternoon on bed with the heating pad on my back to help ease the pain.

January 10th- I finally decided to make an appointment for Dr. Liz Jones, a chiropractor. The only date that will work with me will be on the Friday, the 13th. I'm a little scared (not because of the Friday, the 13th) but because I am not sure what kind of practice Dr. Liz is performing. I have been to two chiropractor when I was still in the Philippines. The first one, Dr. Dave Israel Cerojano, was my favorite because he did amazing things on my back that after 4 visits I didn't need him again for two years. The second one with the name that I forgot already was twice as much expensive than my first one, and other than that, I didn't like his practice. He didn't spend much time on me and he performed scary things. I miss Dr. Dave. How I wish he is right here where I live so I can visit his clinic every time I need him. And by the way, I am scoliotic, and it is really bad.

January 13th- I finally met Dr. Liz. The first step was performing X-ray in different angle, then they had me tried the DRY HYDROTHERAPY BED for 5 minutes. It was awesome! Then Dr. Liz discussed to me with my husband what she had seen on my X-ray film and how she will fix me. After the orientation, she started performing on me the chiropractic. Nothing new to me except for the cracking of the neck which I was so scared about, and for the clicking of the bed that was design for the purpose to control the pressure of the pressing. (I'm not really sure how to explain it.)

January 14th- I woke up in the morning and felt that there was no more pain in my back. Thank God! Dr. Liz must be good.

January 16th- It was my second appointment with Dr. Liz. The very moment I got on car going back home I told my husband that I will not go back there again. Why? I was frustrated that Dr. Liz spent only 3 minutes on me, and that was it... and then, of course, another session fee. I just can't afford to pay that much for just 3 minutes twisting. I need something that will make my whole back feel refreshed. I told my employer about it. (And by the way, it was my employer who refer me to her because she is a patient, too.) My employer then lovingly explained to me the way of the chiropractic, that it should be done little by little but with sure positive effect in the long run. She explained to me, too, how she fixed her and how long it took her back to being fit. I was even surprised that my husband agreed with my employer because he used to discouraged me into going to chiropractor because he and his family is in medical field. He understood fully what Dr. Liz discussed with us then.

January 20th- It was my third appointment with Dr. Liz. I had back of my head, neck, nape and shoulder pain on that day due to working long hours with my laptop on my "lap" the past night. (Well, that's why they call it "laptop" in the first place.) Dr. Liz then focused on my head and neck... and some on my back. And yes, it was another 3 minutes session again. But I already understood that it was just the right amount that is needed for the moment. I had my husband rub on me some gel that made me feel so refreshed along with mild massage before I went to bed to sleep. (I had him doing it to me regularly even before I had the serious pain.)

January 21st- I feel great! No pain anywhere. I was working with enthusiasm this morning. I was amazed that I didn't had any pain at all except of feeling exhausted every now and then, and I would just sit down for a few seconds to relax and breath... and back to work again. Now I gladly announce that Dr. Liz is now my new chiropractor. Thank you for taking care of me, Dr. Liz. Thank you, God, for leading me to her.

Insane as in "Are You Out Of Your Right Mind?"

I have been here in America for almost 4 years now. My family in the Philippines was always bugging me into sending them big package for them. It is some kind of a “Filipino Thing” that we get excited when we receive a package from outside our country especially from America. Well, right now I have the 24x24 box almost full of stuff to send away to the Philippines. This will be the first ever package that I will be sending to them. Money is always the reason why it took me so long to do this. My husband and I are not rich. We are one of those average families who work to survive. Plus, I visited Philippines not too long ago with two huge luggage full of presents for my family and friends there in the Philippines. So, money-wise, I’m still struggling.

Just lately, I got busy looking for good deals from eBay, store sales, and I even do some garage sale, too, hoping to find good deals that I can put in the box. Just a couple of days ago, I find this amazing website that has insanity deals. Insane as in “are you out of your mind?” The truth is, I don’t care to find out if they are out of their mind, because I don’t want them to realize that they are out of their mind because I want to take advantage of their insanities!

Where else can you find brand new Kindle Touch 3G for only $15.87, brand new Canon EOS Rebel XS SLR Digital Camera for only $19.77, brand new Sony Play Station 3 Console 160 GB, and many more? It doesn’t sound right, I know, but it’s real. Well, curiosity leads me to their website and found out that they diligently search through manufacturer’s close-out sales, some are from overstocking, and some are from cancelled orders and passed them to us for us to avail. Well, I think that’s amazing. It gives chance to somebody like me who can’t always afford expensive “toys”.

As what I always would do, I made a research for any nomorerack scam . Well, with the insane price they give away, people would always say that they are a scam. I had this similar experience not long ago. The prices were amazing, the reviews were terrible, but in the end, I won because I gave it a try and I had my orders in my hand. Doubt will always be there, but the only way to find out is to try, otherwise you will be missing the good things in life.

So, I found the nomorerack reviews , and as I was reading, I feel like I was reading to my own experience as well. I can almost imagine how even more excited my family will be when they found out what will be on the box for them. I suggest that you check their website, too, and see for yourselves how insane they are. Above all, I thank God for the chance that I can share with my family the blessings that I am receiving from Him everyday.

The Art of Wive's Submission To Their Husbands

In the early stage of our marriage, there are many things that God was trying to teach me, but of all them, this is my favorite; to learn to depend to my husband.

My father died when I was only 10 years old. My mother taught me how to survive both by showing herself as an example and by teaching me micro-business in my early age which I am so grateful because it carried me in so many ways. It probably the reason why in my early age I learned to provide my own needs in ways of handiwork. I was never a financial burden to my family.

Aside from my being "self-made-financial-stability", I also made myself emotionally and mentally stable. Any problem I had, I solved it myself without bothering them. I know I had always been in a compromising situation, but somehow, I managed to come out from them. I can always find answers to most of my questions. I can handle some things that are beyond my educational status. But when I got married...

When I got married, God changed me little by little everyday. God removed from me my being dependent to myself and taught me to share whatever problems I have to my husband. It was amazing how a very simple things that I used to know, and then all of a sudden I am caught in helplessness because I can't solve it. Then, out of despair, I would mention it to my husband... and then bam... the answer appeared. It happened to me a lot. My husband doesn't have to solve it (although sometimes he does). All it takes is sharing to him my problem at the moment. Sometimes, too, he suggest something, and my "self-made-stability" wouldn't agree to him, but in the long run, I end up following his suggestion. In the present time, I learn a lot. I am trying to agree on every thing my husband, and if it doesn't sound appealing to me, I can always voice out my idea, too. There's no harm in that.

God designed marriage in this way; Husbands have the voice... but... it doesn't mean wives can't open up or present their suggestions and ideas. They can, but the husbands got to decide which one to follow. It doesn't mean husbands are always right, sometimes they are wrong, too; but God will bless the decision of the righteous husband. And in the process of being a righteous husbands, their decision became wise and right, too.

In the case of unbelieving husbands, wives prays for their husbands to God that He may bless their husband's decisions and come to know Him. The faithful submission of wives will lead their husband to seek God.

"Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. ²³ For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. ²⁴ Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." (Ephesians 5:22 NIV)

Walgreens Cares

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

In my almost four years of staying here in USA, I had gathered few impressions about their lifestyle that made me say life here is complicated. It really is (at least for me).  Like for instance, one of the few things required in acquiring a driver’s license is to have a car accident insurance. And I thought that all you need to do is to pay, pass the test and… THERE YOU GO. DRIVE SAFE. Unfortunately (or fortunately), it is not.

Another instance, I thought that purchasing a house to live saves a lot than living in a condo. With all those bills, insurances, and bills again, I agree now that it is cheaper to live in a condo.

Well, of course there are good things, too, such as the food stamps for unemployed, food banks all around, cheap dental care for low income family, cheaper drug prescription on some pharmacies and the soon (hopefully) free health care for everybody.

Talking about cheaper drug prescription on some pharmacies, I know some satisfied and happy people who used to go to Walgreens. Too bad, though, I heard that the contract between Walgreens and Express Scripts had expired last December 31^st. Walgreens Pharmacy regular customers are now have to endure the hassle of finding another pharmacy to refill their prescription, and some even have to drive farther but are not satisfied. Walgreens Pharmacy cares deeply to their customers that they did every possible negotiation with Express Script to give their valued customers continued care and uninterrupted personal relationship with their pharmacist.

Walgreens Pharmacy offers special discount on annual membership for its Prescription Savings Club. A family membership of only $10 a year covers everyone in your immediate family, including a spouse, dependents of 22 years and younger… and your pets, too. Isn’t that awesome?  This is not just for family. Individuals can also avail for only $5 a month. Very affordable!

Other benefits of Prescription Savings Club at Walgreens include savings on more than 8,000 brand-names and all generic names on medications. You get discounts on flu shots, pet prescriptions, nebulizer and diabetic supplies for your immediate family. They also give away bonuses when you purchase Walgreens brand products and photo finishing services. This deal is awesome!

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Thankful Thursday - The Grace of God

Today is the second Thursday of the year 2012. I can't count anymore how many Thursdays I missed, but one thing I am so sure, God did wonderful things in my life all the time.

I have tons of things to be thankful to God and it goes endless because every single seconds that passed there were always blessings. I can't even think of something that I can't be thankful to God knowing that they are what we call "blessings in disguise". It means they may be unpleasant at the moment but the end of it brings wonderful things for or in us.

As I sat down right here typing these words, I can't help but feeling in awe on how great our God is that He richly blessed us even if we don't feel we deserved it. I know that a lot of times I felt so stagnant in my spiritual life because of so many things that just keep me very busy but the spirit that is in us is always thirsty for God's fellowship because in the first place we are made with the need of God's fellowship. Thanks to the GRACE of God.

All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. (2 Corinthians 4:15 NIV)

My Best Laid Plan

Guest post written by Jeramy Sparks

All I could think about was getting home. The rain and wind had been relentless that day and seemed to add insult to my injury. I had a good old fashioned earache. The day felt like it would never end and I was so relieved to pull into the garage and shut the door behind me. Soup. All I wanted was hot soup and pain reliever. I went straight for the medicine cabinet and pantry. I already was feeling like I might live. I stripped off the jeans and found my husband’s sweats and I slipped inside them and made my way to the sofa. I logged onto http://www.directstartv.com/localchannels/California/B/Berkeley/ and checked out the lineup for the day and most of the evening. I knew I was going to be here a while and there was certainly going to be some television watching happening. At least that was the plan. I woke up three hours later when the children arrived in their loud and happy fashion. I suppose some of the best laid plans rarely come to fruition.